2. Medical Terminology

Overview:

As a result of successfully completing this chapter, students will be able to:

•       Explain the importance of medical terminology for Central Service technicians

•       Identify the various elements used in medical terminology including prefixes, roots, and suffixes

•       Discuss how medical terminology can refer to the human anatomy, disease processes, surgical instruments and surgical procedures

•       Understand medical terminology can refer to the human anatomy, disease processes, surgical instruments and surgical procedures

•       Understand the importance of medical terminology for service quality in the Operating Room